Multiple Sclerosis (subfictional.com)

A blog post announces the author’s diagnosis of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis after weeks of numbness and tingling, spinal lesions on MRI, and a lumbar puncture complicated by a spinal headache treated with a blood patch. She discusses early disease-modifying treatment planning, ongoing management of symptoms, and her long-term approach to care—including monitoring vitamin D and coordinating support from family and community in Portland.